Gum / Periodontal Treatment
A gingivectomy removes part of the gum tissue to reduce deep pockets, treat gum overgrowth or improve the shape of the gumline. It can help make teeth easier to clean and healthier.
It may be recommended when gums have thickened due to medications or inflammation, or when pockets remain after non-surgical treatment. The procedure is done under local anaesthetic.
Benefits
- Reduces deep gum pockets
- Makes cleaning easier
- Removes overgrown gum tissue
- Improves gum contour
- Performed under local anaesthetic
What to Expect
- Assessment and planning
- Local anaesthetic
- Removal and reshaping of the gum tissue
- Placement of a protective dressing if needed
- Aftercare instructions
- Follow-up to check healing
Frequently Asked Questions
The area is numbed during treatment. Some soreness afterwards is common and can usually be managed with medication.
Soft, cool foods are advisable for the first few days, avoiding spicy or hard foods.
Gum tissue may heal and reshape over time, and your dentist will explain how your particular case is expected to heal.
